Austin Highlights: August 24 To August 27

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The best free and fun events in Austin, August 24 – August 27, include Bat City Film Night, The Front Festival, and more!

Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from August 24 to August 27, and keep your weekdays packed with Austin’s signature spirit and creativity!

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Free and Fun Events in Austin this Monday, August 24, 2026

The Fast and The Furious: 25th Anniversary

Strap in for a movie party celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the original street-racing classic that started a global phenomenon.

Relive the undercover cop story of stolen VCRs, fierce loyalty, and quarter-mile thrills on the big screen with a live host, exclusive themed keepsakes including a bumper magnet, bottle opener, and a NOS keychain, and a theater full of fans.

Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Mueller, 1911 Aldrich St., Ste 120, Austin, TX 78723
When: Monday, August 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
How Much: Not stated

Amster Maker Studio — Walk-In Pottery Painting & Craft Bar

Image credit: Inspired Minds Art Center

Choose from simple DIY projects or try your hand at walk-in pottery painting, with all basic tools and materials provided for project-based creating. Friendly staff is ready to help first-timers get started during a low-pressure afternoon of making, connecting, and trying something new.

Where: Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
When: Monday, August 24, 2026 – September 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
How Much: $45

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Sip + Solder Mushrooms 2: Stained Glass Workshop

Dive into a hands-on, three-hour beginner-friendly class where you can assemble and solder your very own mushroom stained glass suncatcher or garden stake.

Choose from an assortment of pre-cut and shaped colored glass pieces, then master the fundamentals of lead-came construction and soldering techniques without needing any prior experience.

Participants must be ages fourteen and older, and minors require supervision from a participating parent or guardian. Please note that this workshop uses lead-based solder, so individuals who are pregnant or nursing should not attend.

Where: Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $80

MagicProv: The Mashup

Experience an ingenious blend of adult-focused magic and magic-themed improv as top local illusionists and comedians take the stage together.

This unique production showcases magician Dr. Gary alongside the Jokus Pokus Improv Troupe and a rotating cast of Austin’s finest magicians for an evening of unpredictable comedy and wonder.

Where: Fallout Theatre, 616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $12

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Two-Step Lessons at Sagebrush: Beginner + Intermediate

Image credit: Double or Nothing – Two Step Lessons – Austin, Texas

Step onto the dance floor and learn Austin’s signature honky-tonk two-step style with drop-in classes hosted by Double or Nothing Two-Step.

Whether arriving solo, as a couple, or with a group, no partner or prior experience is required to join the beginner lesson at six in the evening or the intermediate class at seven.

Your partners will rotate throughout the session, and your admission covers both the instruction and the live country music that follows.

Where: Sagebrush, 5500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
When: Tuesday, August 25 – November 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $10

Come From Away

Experience the uplifting, Tony Award-winning musical that chronicles the true story of a small Newfoundland town that embraced 7,000 stranded airline passengers in the days following 9/11.

This spirited production features an infectious Celtic folk and bluegrass-inspired score that highlights the very best of humanity, inviting you to be part of a communal celebration that is as warm as the townspeople themselves.

Where: Zach Theater, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, August 26 – September 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $28

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, August 27, 2026

Bat City Film Night

Join Whole Earth Provision Co. and Patagonia for an inspiring evening of short films, community connection, and conservation benefiting the Austin Bat Refuge.

Enjoy a special screening of six short films from Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Skip Hobbie’s Bat City Project, followed by an engaging Q&A featuring representatives from the Austin Bat Refuge, Skip Hobbie, Ky Harkey of The Visitor Experience, and The Trail Conservancy.

You’ll also be taking home Patagonia gear, Whole Earth swag, and enjoying live screen printing, a tattoo giveaway, and complimentary light bites alongside Patagonia Provisions beer options.

Where: Whole Earth Provision Co., 1014 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
How Much: Free

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right

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Turn your next night out into an unforgettable creative escape with this upbeat paint and sip experience.

Grab a drink, pick up a brush, and enjoy step-by-step guidance from a friendly local artist who keeps the atmosphere light, social, and entirely beginner-friendly.

All painting materials, including a canvas, brushes, paints, and an apron, are provided so you can relax, share plenty of laughs, and take home a masterpiece of your own.

Where: Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E Cesar Chavez St #300, Austin, TX 78702
When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $43

The Front Festival

Image credit: The Front Festival

Celebrate a dynamic four-day multi-venue festival highlighting independent film, music, pool parties, and art exclusively from women and LGBTQ+ artists.

Kick off the weekend with an opening night swim featuring a poolside set by DJ Ed West and lobby art installations, followed by independent music showcases, panel discussions, and a curated selection of twelve independent films by Texas directors.

Close out the festivities with an official daytime pool after-party featuring resident DJs.

Where: The LINE Austin, 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Thursday, August 27 – 30, 2026
How Much: Varies by event

Put Your Story In A Book: A Free Community Writing Program

Explore the power of storytelling, shared reflection, and cultural preservation by joining a monthly community writing project at The Torch Center. Participate through writing prompts and mentorship designed to help residents capture personal histories, neighborhood transformations, and family memories.

Where: The Torch Center, 6406 N IH35 Frontage Road, Suite 1807, Austin, TX 78752
When: Thursdays, August 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: Free

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